Democratic efforts to replace Joe Biden as the 2024 presidential nominee came to a standstill after the shooting at Donald Trump's rally. Before the shooting, Biden had been trying to address concerns from Democrats after a poor debate performance through caucus calls. Democrats now say it will be difficult to have conversations about replacing Biden publicly after the violence at the rally. Biden took on the role of president after the shooting, addressing the nation and calling for unity. The Biden campaign paused communications and removed TV ads in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.